You have started to play when you were teenager. Do you remember the first clubs you went in Amsterdam? Who were the artists or Djs to take example in that period?

I can’t really remember which clubs i was when first in Amsterdam. I come from a small place in the south of Holland. I went to a lot to Rotterdam.
Inspiration? Speedfreaks, a speed garage/ 2step party where dutch and organiser Joost van Bellen played and Dj’s like Dj Ez where at the time a big inspiration. Afterthat, when i started to go out more in Amsterdam, the whole Rushhour family. But even more Rednose Distrikt gave me a lot to think about: so diverse and playful. Aardvarck and Steven always toke you into their story of music.

– Your life in Amsterdam: is there something unique that the city has about the club life looking the other music capital cities like Berlin or Paris?

I dont really like to compare as I live in this City and makes going out or dj as in other cites because they are completely different. But i love Amsterdam Club wise. Amsterdam has a really good crowd. Full of energy and not scared showing it. Especially Club Trouw is one of my favourite places in Amsterdam. Almost everything is right about this Club.

– Do you remember the first record you have bought? Have you had it yet?

That must be, when I was maybe 6 or so. My dad gave me a turntable at very young age. It was a 80’s hip hop record. Cant remember what it was. I totally destroyed it because i was not really good with the turntables yet. I always been really into hip hop and I bought a lot when I started djing. Like Tribe stuff, Dilla, Busta, Wu and lot more.

– You are a producer: what is the best way to take inspiration in producing music? Do you have a particular location or place that you go often to take inspiration?

I make music a little bit but not enough to see my self as a producer. Im a DJ and I really like it.

– What do you like about the club life today and what don’t?

I like the diversity you can find in the club life nowadays. What i dont like are these fukkin smart phones on the dance floor. Enjoy the music people.

– Can you tell us a curiosity about your name CINNAMAN? In what way has it born?

It comes from Cinnamon. To make a a long story short: I was called Dj Kaneel at first because i was eating a lot of cinnamon candy and I didn’t prefer other sorts of candy.

– How was the experience at Dekmantel this year? Did you have fun? Are you working on new productions?

Dekmantel was truly amazing. So nice to be on a festival with so many great artist. I enjoyed so much that i went to all 3 days and after in Trouw. It was my festival weekend of the year without the feel in i had to work. While i did three sets on Saturday. Redbull Stage, Boilerroom and after party of dekmantel at Trouw. Workin on music a bit but it probably will be released in 2025 ;)